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DX05 XWH

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,632 mi
Last recorded55,632 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XWH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 55,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 55,631 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 53,515 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,348 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 49,337 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi hose broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached Boll joint bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel cannot rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box has corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,106 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 46,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,204 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing, scilencer deterioated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 25,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing, scilencer deterioated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,259 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 24,259 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour 2 sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,481 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 22,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,133 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,076 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 18,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,845 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 9,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 7,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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DX05 XWH is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX05 XWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX05 XWH registered?

DX05 XWH is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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